11. July Preparation for a Joyful Christmas

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and
Amberlee Rich discuss the importance of preparing for Christmas
well in advance, using their own experience of celebrating
Christmas in July as a fun example. They offer practical advice
on finances, highlight the average spending statistics for
Christmas in the U.S., and introduce their 'Craft Your Christmas'
course, designed to help families create meaningful and
stress-free holidays. The episode emphasizes the benefits of
proactive planning to avoid last-minute stress and overspending,
encouraging listeners to start saving and preparing now for a
Christ-centered and joyful Christmas.


Resources:


Craft Your Christmas: http://stewardlab.com/christmas


Steward Lab Online Coaching Community:
https://stewardlab.com/ (Remember, Craft Your Christmas is now
included with your Steward Lab subscription)


Free Q&A Call for One-on-One Coaching:
https://richlivingcoaching.com/meet


00:00 Introduction to the Steward Lab Podcast


00:26 The Story of Christmas in July


01:54 The Financial Impact of Christmas


03:53 Reflecting on Past Christmas Experiences


05:54 Planning a Meaningful Christmas


08:12 Proactive Christmas Preparation


11:43 Craft Your Christmas Course


15:38 Conclusion and Call to Action